latelenovela Chapter 326 If you're not convinced, let's have a one-on-one fight.
Chapter 326 If you're not convinced, let's have a one-on-one fight.
The air in the Jin army camp was thick with tension.
Li Cunxu brought Qiu Ziyue here, dressed in an exquisite Jin Prince's ceremonial robe.
The brocade is embroidered with golden dragon patterns symbolizing imperial power, the dragon's body winding and coiling, lifelike.
Her robes fluttered in the wind, exuding a regal air.
He wore a black jade crown, the rubies on which shone brightly in the sunlight, highlighting his handsome and dignified face.
He wore a jeweled belt around his waist and carried a gold-inlaid and jade-embroidered sword.
The jade on the sword hilt radiated a warm luster.
He appeared dignified yet heroic, as if ready to meet any challenge at any moment.
In contrast, Qiu Ziyue wore a simple and loose-fitting purple fighting outfit.
The cuffs and collar are outlined with exquisite patterns using silver thread.
It retains both feminine grace and a fighting spirit.
Her long hair was tied up high, revealing a resolute and beautiful face, with a look of determination and confidence in her eyes.
The two stood together, one dignified and solemn, the other dashing and heroic.
They form a striking contrast, yet complement each other perfectly, showcasing their unique charm.
On the parade ground, soldiers are training intensively.
"How is it? Our soldiers are training very hard, aren't they?"
Li Cunxu asked.
Qiu Ziyue showed no sign of a smile. She looked around, her brows furrowed.
"Discipline is lax, the soldiers appear disorganized, and their combat skills are abysmal..."
Li Cunxu listened quietly, without interrupting her, and patiently waited for her to finish speaking.
When Qiu Ziyue finally stopped, he slowly spoke:
"Does the Princess Consort of Jin have any suggestions?"
Qiu Ziyue looked at him coldly:
"Then release Yu Xuan."
Li Cunxu frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said:
“I can consider improving his conditions, as long as you are obedient.”
Qiu Ziyue was startled, but quickly regained her composure:
"Okay, I promise you. I will train these soldiers myself."
Li Cunxu was slightly taken aback, then nodded in agreement:
"I will obey the Princess's orders."
On the city wall, Li Cunxu told General Zhou Dewei to line up.
"Soldiers, on my command, line up!"
Zhou Dewei's deep voice was as cold as an ice blade, echoing in every corner of the playground.
As the bugle sounded.
In no time, thousands of soldiers had formed neat square formations, resembling rows of impregnable steel walls.
The soldiers wore uniform black armor, with red cloaks bearing the insignia of the Jin army fluttering in the wind.
The copper studs embedded in the armor gleamed with a metallic luster in the sunlight.
Each scale reflected a dazzling light, making it appear exceptionally majestic.
The soldiers in the first row held long spears, the tips pointing upwards towards the sky, the red tassels on the shafts swaying in the wind.
The soldiers in the second rank carried bows and arrows on their backs, with quivers hanging from their waists, ready to draw their bows and shoot arrows at any time.
The third rank consisted of shield bearers, who held aloft massive shields adorned with the insignia of the Jin army.
A soaring golden dragon symbolizes fearlessness and power.
The soldiers behind them held various weapons, such as swords and spears, and stood ready for battle.
Each soldier moved in perfect unison, as if they had undergone countless training sessions and rehearsals.
Despite the large number of people, the entire playground was unusually quiet, with only the sound of the wind blowing through the flags and the soft sound of footsteps.
The soldiers held their breath, awaiting the orders that were about to come.
A tense and solemn atmosphere filled the air, as if a great battle was about to begin.
Subsequently, Li Cunxu, dressed in a magnificent Jin Prince's robe, rode a black horse.
Qiu Ziyue rode a white horse slowly into the playground.
Their appearance immediately attracted the soldiers' attention.
But no one made a sound; everyone maintained a high degree of discipline.
"Soldiers, today, the Princess Consort of Jin will lead your drills. Anyone who disobeys orders will be executed without mercy!"
"Yes"!
The atmosphere on the playground was breathtaking.
Upon seeing Qiu Ziyue's arrival, some soldiers looked puzzled and whispered among themselves.
"Is this new queen just messing with us? Although she's somewhat cunning, can she really pull it off?"
"What can a woman teach us?"
……
Li Cunxu noticed the soldiers' discontent and whispered to Qiu Ziyue:
"You take a rest first, I'll handle it."
Qiu Ziyue, however, pulled Li Cunxu aside and said:
"It's okay, I'll do it."
Qiu Ziyue strode up to the soldier:
"Ladies and gentlemen, although I am a woman, I'm putting this out there today: anyone who disagrees can challenge me to a duel."
The soldiers looked at each other, glancing between the princess and the Prince of Jin.
It doesn't seem like a joke.
Seeing that no one had the courage, Li Cunxu said:
"Since we are all men of steel, then let's not be cowards."
"Experts from all factions, summon your courage for a one-on-one duel. Whether you win or lose, I will not hold it against you; on the contrary, I will reward you."
The soldiers looked at each other in bewilderment.
A moment later, a soldier stepped forward, his eyes resolute:
"Your Highness, I've heard you're an excellent archer. How about we have a contest?"
Immediately afterwards, another soldier stepped forward:
"And me, I'd like to spar with the Princess in martial arts."
Li Cunxu frowned and quickly said:
"Everyone may compete, but please stop when you've made your point. Princess Jin is injured and has not fully recovered, so she should not engage in high-intensity training."
Hearing this, Qiu Ziyue felt a warmth in her heart, but quickly regained her composure:
"I'm not afraid, let them come. Since you're not convinced, then let your strength speak for itself."
Seeing her insistence, Li Cunxu had no choice but to nod in agreement:
"Okay, but please be careful."
At the archery range, soldiers stood on the opposite side, drew their bows taut, and arrows flew out like lightning, hitting the bullseye.
The soldiers burst into applause, clearly having great confidence in this expert.
When it was Qiu Ziyue's turn, she calmly picked up her bow and arrow and focused her mind.
She took a deep breath, then gently pulled the bowstring, and the arrow flew out.
It hit the bullseye perfectly, even piercing through the previous arrow.
The entire hall fell silent for a moment, then erupted in enthusiastic applause.
Qiu Ziyue smiled slightly and handed the bow and arrow to the soldier next to her:
"It seems you all need more practice."
Next up is the fighting challenge.
The martial arts expert strode to the center of the arena and assumed a fighting stance.
"Your Highness, please enlighten me!" he said respectfully.
Qiu Ziyue was not to be outdone, and stood still as well, her gaze sharp.
Li Cunxu watched nervously from the side, constantly reminding him:
"Stop when you've made your point; don't hurt anyone."
The battle began, with the expert fighter launching the first attack, his fists whistling through the air.
Qiu Ziyue nimbly dodged and counterattacked with lightning speed.
After a few moves, she landed a side kick on her opponent's arm, causing him to lose his balance, and then subdued him to the ground.
The audience fell silent again, followed by even louder applause.
The combat soldiers were completely convinced and bowed to Qiu Ziyue.
"Your Highness is indeed formidable; I have lost."
After these two competitions, the soldiers' attitudes toward Qiu Ziyue changed significantly.
Their initial doubts and dissatisfaction gradually turned into admiration and respect.
Qiu Ziyue turned to look at the soldiers, her voice firm yet warm:
"From today onward, let us work together to make the Jin Army the strongest army!"
The soldiers responded in unison: "Yes, we will work together to make the Jin army the strongest army!"
With a command given, the soldiers began a new day of training.
Qiu Ziyue stood at the front of the line, her eyes piercing and her voice cold:
"Starting today, we will adopt a brand new training method – the extreme challenge method."
"Twilight Sparkle, could you be more specific?"
Li Cunxu said from the side.
Specifically, it focuses on training to the limits of physical fitness, challenging the limits of mental strength, and improving the limits of skills.
Everyone needs to reach their peak performance in the shortest amount of time.
"Yes".
The soldiers looked at each other, their hearts filled with doubt and unease.
To be continued in the next chapter!